FishFORWRD is a catalog of all East Coast research, monitoring efforts, and stated research needs for offshore wind, fish, and fisheries. The objective of FishFORWRD is to increase awareness of ongoing work, avoid duplication of efforts, and create a common understanding of research needs. This tool is meant for research funders, fisheries and offshore wind researchers, offshore wind developers, and the public. The webtool includes links to submit new projects, research needs, and corrections under the Submit Project tab.
The associated executive summary describes this most recent update of FishFORWRD (v2.1.1 – January 2025).
Research Gaps Analysis
Phase 2 of FishFORWRD is a Research Gaps Analysis. The ROSA Research Gaps Analysis creates a common understanding of progress made and research still needed to understand the impacts of offshore wind on fish and fisheries on the U.S. East Coast.
2024 Gaps Analysis Presentation
In Summer 2024, ROSA and our partner, WSP, Inc., worked together to perform this gaps analysis using a process that included consolidating duplicative research needs, matching current and ongoing projects objectives to those research needs, and highlighting which research gaps remain. Below is the presentation given to ROSA Advisory Council members and Research Advisors and the visualization of the results. This Miro Board provides a visualization of which research needs remain unmet and which are currently under investigation and how (by location, methodology, and receptor).
2024 Ranking Survey
Input on the most pressing research categories and needs was solicited by ROSA Advisory Council members, Research Advisors, and interested stakeholders. ROSA used the gaps analysis results and input from the ranking survey to inform topic area selection for the ROSA Regional RFP 01.
2025 Peer Review Materials
In Summer 2025, ROSA will hold a Peer Review of the Research Gaps Analysis results pulling reviewers from the ROSA Research Advisors and other subject matter experts. The purpose of the Peer Review is to assess the methods used to conduct the analysis and validate the results. Upon completion Peer reviewed results will be incorporated as new Gaps Analysis tabs in FishFORWRD.
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